The game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 15 times.
• There have been 11 Nashville games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.21, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.3 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

• The Stars have won 68.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (15-7).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter, Dallas is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 66.8% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 opportunities).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +167 or longer, they are yet to win a game in one opportunity.
• Nashville has a 37.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has been critical to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 29 points in 27 games.
• Mason Marchment is another of Dallas’ major contributors currently with 27 total points (12 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as another option for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 14 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 47 goals with 487 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 matchups give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 19 total points (0.7 per game), with nine goals and 10 assists.
• Jonathan Marchessault has seven goals and eight assists, for a season point total of 15.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 6-13-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 629 saves and a .908 save percentage, 24th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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